Help with wheels needed
Hi guys,
will these fit my 1990 463 300GE?
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/mercedes_alloy_wheels/g_class_w463_allo...
I cant get in touch with them, they dont answer the phone :(
Regards
James
Will they be wider than your car's body? I think some others have discussed the legality of having 'sticking out' wheels on here before...
just an advice:
think twice before buying from someone that you dont have good communication.
i have been in trouble many times and every time i think he is the exeption.
ps. they look great on G!!!
I've used these guys before and found them very knowledgeable and helpful. I bought a set of AMG IV's for my SL60 and had no probs. Clearly you need to email/speak to them, but my provisional position would be if they say they will fit, they will fit.
HTH
Ian
I bought the same alloys with tyres from them for my 2004 463 LWB and they fitted fine (although a bit wider than standard). I was recommended AlloyWheelsDirect who bought alloys for his M5. I had no problem in the whole transaction. Talking to them on the phone is a bit tricky but they always got back to me via email.
I ended up having them fitted by a tyre place they use in Luton as opposed to having them delivered at no extra cost too.
Will they fit your car? Well I used to have a 1991 463 and fitted the G500 alloys to that, and they fitted just fine. I would say that these alloys will fir your car without a problem.
Cheers guys,
Im waiting for an email back from them, i need 5 wheels not the standard set of 4 and bolts etc. once I have the quote and the thumbs up I think im going to go for it!
Don't mean to be a party pooper but also consider the wheel rim size. From my experience 19" wheels with a load index high enough for a G wagen are not too readily available and not available in too many brands of tyre.
Where as 20" rim diameter is far more widely available both in premium brands and in budget brands too and with a load index(weight each tyre is made capable of carrying) suitable for your G wagen.
Old saying "the day you buy is the day you sell"
Also a 9.5 " wide rim will need a big tyre which will help your vehicle consume more go go juice, this may also be a factor to be considered in your decision.
Bigger tyres = more pressure on bearings, suspension etc.......
Thats all the bad news for now!
Good news........ the wheel design looks super, love 'em.
Regards,
Mike
Dont worry about being a party pooper, I would ilke all information before I Part with this kind of cash.
All opinions / info very welcome
Why are you going with 5 wheels? Even on a new G55 the spare tyre is not the same.
Also for tyres I chose the Michelin tyres and they are superb on the road.
Remember this is for a 1990 463 not a 2009 463g something or other.
How about a set of 18" Attiks or 16" G500 alloys? I know a guy with a set of 17" Brabus wheels for sale to suit a 463 if you want something individual.
The balance of the money could be spent more wisely on other vehicle mods offering a better return on investment. Simple thing like a twinset electric fan instead of the thermo unit already in place..... even saving fuel etc....
Regards,
Mike
Why are you going with 5 wheels? Even on a new G55 the spare tyre is not the same.
Also for tyres I chose the Michelin tyres and they are superb on the road.
Michelin tyres are goooooooooood!
Remember this is for a 1990 463 not a 2009 463g something or other.
This is a complete modification project.
Although its a 1990 the whole vehilce is being restored with thousands being spent. the wheels are just a small part of it.
The wheels will finish the external works off.
then it is going away for a while for a complete new custom interior. photos of the works so far will be posten in a couple of weeks.
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I have just sent them an email, Ill let you know how I get on.
I think the wheels look fantastic!